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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,388.72, 7,435.44 and 3,030.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,388.72, 7,435.44 and 3,030.36 is: 4,181.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,388.72 : 7,435.44 = 3,030.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,388.72/7,435.44 = 3,030.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,388.72x = 7,435.44 × 3,030.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,388.72x = 22,532,059.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,532,059.96/5,388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.34

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